There is no nation, organisation or industry that can afford the leakage of women's skills and talent... gender inequality... is disadvantaging us all. Elizabeth Broderick, Sex Discrimination Commissioner

I am convinced that if we come into pursuing the promise of this participation age and unleashing and harnessing the economic potential of women, we will see a new and better future.Hilary Clinton

The global business case for more women on boards and in leadership roles is overwhelming. It no longer needs to be proven and debated, but believed and acted upon.Claire Braund, Executive Director and Co-founder, Women On Boards

We need to unlock a vital source of growth that can power our economies in the decades to come. And that vital source of growth is women.Hilary Clinton

Why does the new generation of 20-30s working women, while better educated than their male colleagues, continue to earn less, labour in lower status positions, and struggle to juggle the demands of childcare and work?
Quentin Bryce AC CVO Governor General

… the main issue preventing proper career development of women is theattitude of men occupying line responsibility
PeterWilsonAM, Chairman, Australian Human Resource Institute

The reasons for the lack of women in leadership are varied and complex. They include workplace cultures, bias, a lack of female role models and the incompatibility of family life with workplaces demanding long hours.
Helen Conway, Director, Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency

In business, gender equality is often perceived as a women's issue. We've found that you have to demonstrate the bottom-line impact of poor gender diversity practices to steer the conversation back to the business case.Sally Macindoe, Lawyer, Norton Rose

Gender diversity generates diverse thinking which translates into greater innovation for our clients and our firm.Neil Cockroft, Head of Diversity and Culture, King and Wood Mallesons

Here She Is! is supported by a Federal Assistance Award from the United States Department of State. The Victorian Women's Trust acknowledges the U.S. Government's strong support of women's rights and the advancement of women and girls.